U.S. District Court magistrate Kenneth Schroeder accepted the
plea to a federal infraction while describing Sudbrook's mistake as
"mind-boggling." But, Schroeder said, "I'm firmly convinced,
based on your background, that it was the result of human error."

Sudbrook, who completed his 22nd year with the Bonnies last
month, said he was relieved to put the case behind him with the plea bargain.

"I want to apologize to all the good people at St. Bonaventure
for the embarrassment that I have caused," he said. "I made an
honest but regrettable mistake, and I am truly sorry about it."

In accepting the plea, Schroeder ordered Sudbrook to forfeit
ownership of the confiscated weapon.

He was arrested and charged with a federal felony, which could
have carried jail time, after the gun was found in his carryon bag
at a security checkpoint at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
on May 10.

Sudbrook was with his team on their way to a three-game series
against Atlantic 10 Conference rival Charlotte and forgot he had
left the gun in a zippered compartment a few days earlier,
according to his testimony.

A hunter and gun collector, Sudbrook said he traveled with the
same bag three weeks earlier, and noted he wouldn't have noticed
the gun because the bag was already heavy with game and recruiting reports.

Sudbrook faces potential school sanctions when his case is
reviewed by a panel this summer.

"It was certainly a mistake that made for some dark days around
my house for a while," Sudbrook said. "I'd like to thank the U.S.
Attorney's office and the judge. They understand that I was a
tunnel-visioned coach, who was focused on preparing to beat a
nationally ranked team, Charlotte, and not something I should have
been focused upon."